8 1;!53 BECCAWATERLOO ae@technewsiit.com TechNews | TUesdajaApril 5,2011 Off the beaten path By Becca Waterloo AE EDITOR It is highly encouraged that you catch a re, markable and moving art exhibition happening at the Chicago Cultural center. Off The Beaten Path is an exhibition of twentyenine conteme porary artists from 25 countries around the world who choose to address violence towards women. Each statement addresses the basic right to a safe and secure life these women def serve and that it still isn’t present everywhere. Women and girls are continuously victims of irrational violence and the fact that it is gen derebased is quite disturbing. Featuring work by renowned artists such as Marina Abramovic, Laylah Ali, Yoko Ono, among many others, the exhibition asked art, ists to create art that builds awareness, inspie ration, and positive social change and action (chicagoculturalcentenorg) It is in order to remove the veil that blinds us from this reality of violence towards women. Whether it being a “family affair”, “cultural difference”, or a re, sult of the “messiness of war”, the promotion of this awareness diminishes the ignorance of the viewer, forcing them to understand that this violence can, and is happening anywhere. The exhibition is located on the fourth floor of the Chicago Cultural Center, just an easy ride on the Green Line to the Randolph stop. The large exhibition space is modestly set up with each statement spread around the room evenly. Whether it is a painting, sculpture, movie, photograph, or installation, the exhibie tion moves you along one afterthe next to each part of the world represented wondering what problem of violence is next. Countries such as Yugoslavia, Norway, Cuba, Pakistan, Iceland, Egypt, Kenya, Israel, Peru, plus many more, are represented through these artists trying to make their declaration. What is this exhibit trying to accomplish? “Can art forment social change? We hope that the artwork in this show can push the door open a little wider and, in the process, shed new light on an old problem as we begin to forge a new journey 7 off the beaten path,” says curator, Randy Iayne Rosenberg. This exhibition is organized by Art Works for Change. It is free and is ending April 13 to continue traveling around the world (Norway, Mexico, France, and South Africa). http://imuginepeuce,cum/ ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Career Management Center gaym gm @“m, .Qfiez/ 7, 20/ / Wmaioo/m- zoo/m Mm- %)miu& 9%?! gym @045.- ,r/omwflme W962.- WmekmMMewm/mm [t1 Wt @IHIIeAe THE W tn gramme @IW [LIEF Underage Under 21? Not a problem. There are plenty of cool night life activites for our 18 and over friends. Besides clubs and bars, there are many other great live music performances playing at ambient venues.Thisweek’s How to Chicagowill highlight these places and highlight some key shows playing thisweek. Uncommon Ground 1401 W Devon Ave. WWW.uncommonground.com Uncommon Ground provides a great atmosphere for groups of any size. Every night, the place features live bands, singers, and acoustic acts. Art work of different artists across the United States line the walls and new pieces are routinely brought in. Uncom- mon Ground has the country’s first organic roof top farm and remains one of the most environmentally conscious businesses in Chicago. Friday, April 8 Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Sarah and Saturday April 9 Las Guitarras de Espana - Flamenco mu- the Tall Boys sic 6:00-8:00pm 9:30pm Cost: Free Cost: $15 Steve Dawson and Ellen Cherry - Folk/ Sunday April 10 Americana Opera Inter Alia 9:00-9:45pm 8:00-10:00pm Cost: $5 Cost: $7 Cloudbirds - Folk/Americana 11:00-11:45pm Cost $5 Metro 3730 N Clark St. metrochicago.com Metro features live concerts ranging from indie bands to punk rock to hip hop and more. All early shows (6pm) are open to all ages and later shows (9pm) are usually 18 and over. Two forms of ID (state id, drivers’license, passport, etc.) are required to be pre- sented before entering Metro. Tickets to shows can be purchased ahead of time online. All events at the Metro Smart Bar are for 21 and over but there are exceptions. Further information on show times and age requirements are found on the Metro website. Saturday April 9 WIRE - post punk English rock n’ rollers Also appearing Lasers and Fast and Shlt 8:00pm 18 and Over Cost: $20 online Smoke Daddy: Rhythm and Bar B Que 1804 W. Division St. thesmokedaddycom Smoke Daddyfeatures free live blues and jazz music every night. Accompanied by some barbeque classics like ribs, wings, and pulled pork sandwiches, it’s hard to not enjoy the night out with some good friends. 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